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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.50, 836.40 and 455.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.50, 836.40 and 455.75 is: 683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.50 : 836.40 = 455.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.50/836.40 = 455.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.50x = 836.40 × 455.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.50x = 381,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,189.30/557.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.75

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